Has anyone tried the SQuape clone

[Portertown]

I am looking for any info on the SQuape clone that is showing up now online at some vendors. How does it compare to the original one? I have seen some info that questions the coating that is used on the deck/wick area. I have heard this coating is not the same on the clone as the original and the coating is changing colors in a few days and getting scratched up.
I use kayfun Lites and kayfun lite clones at the present and really like them, but it appears to me that the SQuape may wick a little better.
But I really have questions about this coating issue as far as safety and if the coating comes off it could cause an electrical short as the coil lays against the coating.

 

[Thrasher]

none of us are willing to chance it, the clone definitely has a different coating no one can identify, until we know what it is and why it changes color so easy (the real one is anodized) to be safe everyone is avoiding it.. there is a big thread about it in the RBA subforum.

It isnt even an issue with possible shorting we want to know what is flaking off and possibly getting in the juice or our lungs, anodized (or ematal) does not come off it is a metal treatment not a coating.

 

[Portertown]

I used a poor choice of words (coating) taking about the original one. I have knowledge of anodizing as I retired from the Pharmaceutical industry recently and we used anodizing on product contact parts that were made of alu. The anodizing we used on parts that could wear was call Hard Coating anodizing that we had done in up Pa. It went down in the metal a few thousands and would add about two thousands in thickness to the part. It was some tough stuff.
I will check out the subforum.
Thanks

 

[Thrasher]

I used a poor choice of words (coating) taking about the original one. I have knowledge of anodizing as I retired from the Pharmaceutical industry recently and we used anodizing on product contact parts that were made of alu. The anodizing we used on parts that could wear was call Hard Coating anodizing that we had done in up Pa. It went down in the metal a few thousands and would add about two thousands in thickness to the part. It was some tough stuff.
I will check out the subforum.
Thanks

well thats my point, this seems to be more of a thin film coating over the surface then a true treatment like ematal in the real squape. i had one and the ematal (<spelling?) was pretty tough and did not in any way change color or degrade.

 

[Portertown]

How did you like the original real one? Did it work good?
I may just have to buy one of the redesigned real ones with the increased air flow.

 

[etchie]

From the first tank and a half, I would totally get the real one. I'm wondering if it's better than the kayfun.

 

[K_Tech]

I'm not trying to knock Chinese clones (because I own several), but I wouldn't be surprised if the coating on the clone was spray paint, that's one clone I'm staying away from for now until more information's available.

 

[nelsonm64]

@thrasher

you know bud I don't think the coating changed color, that's the color it is I think. atleast every pic I can find of the clone the base is a gold color stock? maybe im wrong though if I can find one i'm getting one, not from 101 vapes though, $35 is a bit to steep imo

 

[nelsonm64]

here's a version that the base looks like it's silver, WTH...

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[K_Tech]

here's a version that the base looks like it's silver, WTH...

New Atomizer From Vamo/kmax Original Factory Squape,Squape Atomizer,Squape Clone - Buy Squape,Squape Atomizer,Squape Clone Product on Alibaba.com

FWIW, I don't completely trust the images on Alibaba. They've been known to edit/Photoshop/steal images to suit their purposes.

 

[Rule62]

How did you like the original real one? Did it work good?
I may just have to buy one of the redesigned real ones with the increased air flow.

I have a couple real Squapes. The Squape is a nice atty. You'd be hard pressed to find anything easier to set up. That being said, I wouldn't touch the clone, because of the unidentified coating on the base and chimney.

 

[nelsonm64]

I saw today EHpro makes a clone too. they claim it's "ematal coating" but it has a PMMA tank, not pyrex....

 

[Thrasher]

@thrasher

you know bud I don't think the coating changed color, that's the color it is I think. atleast every pic I can find of the clone the base is a gold color stock? maybe im wrong though if I can find one i'm getting one, not from 101 vapes though, $35 is a bit to steep imo

who cares what color it is - it isnt supposed to change that color and then fall off, lol

lol and if 35 is too much for a clone of a 170 dollar atomizer rebuildables may not be your cup of tea

 

[nelsonm64]

who cares what color it is - it isnt supposed to change that color and then fall off, lol

lol and if 35 is too much for a clone of a 170 dollar atomizer rebuildables may not be your cup of tea

whoa, easy now. having a bad day?

 

[etchie]

I have it! It's awesome! I haven't vaped enough for it to change color yet. The glass came loose and I have to figure out what siE and thickness I-rings I need to get that sucker back in. It's just an o-ring issue.


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[nelsonm64]

I see EHpro makes a squape clone to. they claim it has "ematal" coating... gotta wonder how true that claim is.

 

[K_Tech]

I see EHpro makes a squape clone to. they claim it has "ematal" coating... gotta wonder how true that claim is.

Well, the process has been around for a while, and although it almost seems silly to say so, their clones seem to be rather well thought of.

We need a guinea pig!

 

[nelsonm64]

Well, the process has been around for a while, and although it almost seems silly to say so, their clones seem to be rather well thought of.

We need a guinea pig!

I have yet to find the EHpro for sale anywhere... hopefully when FT gets them they are the ehpro version. I like that fact that tobeco's version has a glass tank though but, that coating still has me a bit concerned.

 

[prophetr1]

yes so what i have found is this.. the tobecco version is a pyrex tank and the hcigar/ehpro version have polycarbonite tanks. As said above the pyrex tobecco version has been known to have orings that are a little to small to hold the tank in securely but have not heard that from all..

the ehpro/hcigar version are said to have the emetal coating an the base is actually closer to the color of the original like a grey color where the tobecco has the brass color mystery .


Definitely would be the guinea pig.. but at this time i cant even find the pyrex version... i have only seen one on ebay and they want $52 obo..

 

[em_elle]

I know this thread is a bit stale but wanted to update that Discount Vapers is offering the EHPro clone for $45.99 USD. I ordered one and am looking forward to learning how it performs.